472/16345. TAP Chippewa CF - Freezer Replacement

The State of Michigan, specifically the Department of Technology, Management and Budget (DTMB) and Department of Corrections (DOC), is seeking bids for a freezer replacement project at the Chippewa Correctional Facility located in Kincheloe, Lake County. The procurement involves comprehensive replacement of existing food service coolers and freezers, including extensive mechanical and electrical work necessary to support the new equipment. The project requires a mandatory pre-bid walk-through, which was held on February 14, 2018, with electronic bids due by March 7, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. local time. Contractors must submit a LEIN Request form five business days before the walk-through and comply with prevailing wage requirements. The project necessitates a phased approach, with interior cooler replacement and startup required before constructing the exterior freezer, and must be completed by July 31, 2018. Key technical specifications include replacing the Chrysler & Koppin Walk-in Refrigerator and Freezer, with a requirement for 5% bid security and performance/payment bonds for contracts exceeding $50,000.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must obtain necessary permits, coordinate with utility services, and submit certified payroll documentation. A provisional allowance of $10,000 is included in the base bid, and the project is classified under NIGP codes 90924, 90977, 91430, 91438, 91468, and 91473. Project documents can be obtained through the SIGMA website, with OHM Advisors serving as the PSC/Agency for the project. While specific budget ranges were not detailed, the project involves significant infrastructure modifications within an active correctional facility, requiring careful coordination to maintain ongoing food service operations. Contractors will be required to attend an onsite meeting either 6 or 11 months following Substantial Completion to review warranty conditions. The contract number for this project is Y17595, and interested bidders must demonstrate technical capabilities to manage complex facility infrastructure replacements while minimizing disruption to institutional operations.